Synopses & Reviews
You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us!
Come along with Frommer's Canada and discover some of North America's most spectacular scenery, from the towering peaks of the Rockies to the rustic fishing villages of Nova Scotia. Much more comprehensive than the competition, Frommer's covers all the major cities: Vancouver's hip galleries, dining, and nightlife; the art museums and architectural highlights of Toronto; Calgary's wild and woolly Stampede; and Montréal's charming French bistros and cafes. And of course, we'll show you the very best of Canada's great outdoors, from hiking in the national parks to biking its lovely backroads. Along the way, we'll point out all the best places to spot puffins, whales, polar bears, moose, elk, and more.
Our expert authors have logged thousands of miles throughout Canada. They reveal their favorite places and experiences, and offer unbiased practical advice that will help you plan the trip that's right for you, no matter what your budget.
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In the first half of 2007, Canada received more than 9 million overnight visitors from the U.S.
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Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. Frommer's. The best trips start here.- Details on the best Canada has to offer, from the beaches of Prince Edward Island to the mountains of the Canadian Rockies.
- Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.
- Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.
- Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.
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America’s #1 bestselling travel seriesWritten by more than 175 outspoken travelers around the globe, Frommer’s Complete Guides help travelers experience places the way locals do.
• More annually updated guides than any other series
• 16-page color section and foldout map in all annual guides
• Outspoken opinions, exact prices, and suggested itineraries
• Dozens of detailed maps in an easy-to-read, two-color design
Frommer's. The best trips start here.
Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer.
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Details on the best Canada has to offer, from the beaches of Prince Edward Island to the mountains of the Canadian Rockies.
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Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.
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Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.
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Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.
About the Author
Toronto native
Hilary Davidson now calls New York City home, thanks to her persuasive Manhattan-born husband, Daniel. She is a contributing editor at
Chatelaine magazine and has written for
American Archaeology, Discover, Executive Travel, Fitness, Glow, House & Home, and
Martha Stewart Weddings. She is also the author of
Frommer’s Toronto and
Frommer’s New York City Day by Day. She can be reached at
[email protected].
Paul Karr has written, co-authored, or edited more than 25 guidebooks, including Vancouver & Victoria For Dummies; Frommer’s Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island; Frommer’s New England; Frommer’s Vermont, New Hampshire & Maine; and Frommer’s Maine Coast. He also has contributed to Frommer’s Irreverent Guides to Rome and Vancouver. In addition, he has written articles for Sierra and Sports Illustrated, among other publications. He divides his time among New England, both coasts of Canada, Europe, and Japan.
Herbert Bailey Livesey has written about travel and food for many publications, including Travel & Leisure, Food & Wine, and Playboy. He’s the author or co-author of several guidebooks, including Frommer’s Montréal & Québec City, Frommer’s Europe from $60 a Day, and Frommer’s New England.
Bill McRae was born and raised in rural eastern Montana, though he spent the better years of his youth attending university in Great Britain, France, and Canada. He has previously written about Montana, Utah, and Oregon for Moon Publications and about the Pacific Northwest and Seattle for Lonely Planet. Other publications he has written for include National Geographic, Microsoft Expedia, and 1000 Places to See in the US and Canada Before You Die for Workman Press. Bill also is co-author of Frommer’s British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies. He makes his home in Portland, Oregon.
Donald Olson is a novelist, playwright, and travel writer. He has published several novels, most recently The Confessions of Aubrey Beardsley and, under the pen name of Swan Adamson, My Three Husbands and Confessions of a Pregnant Princess. His plays have been staged in the U.S. and Europe. Donald Olson’s travel stories have appeared in The New York Times, Travel & Leisure, Sunset, National Geographic books, and many other publications. He is the author of England For Dummies (winner of the 2002 Lowell Thomas Travel Writing Award for Best Guidebook), London For Dummies, Germany For Dummies, Frommer’s London from $95 a Day, Frommer’s Portable London from $95 a Day, and Frommer’s Irreverent Guide to London.
Table of Contents
List of Maps.
What's New in Canada.
1. The Best of Canada.
2. Planning Your Trip to Canada (Bill McRae).
3. Nova Scotia (Paul Karr).
4. New Brunswick (Paul Karr).
5. Prince Edward Island (Paul Karr).
6. Newfoundland & Labrador (Paul Karr).
7. Montréal (Herbert Bailey Livesey).
8. Québec City & the Gaspé Peninsula (Herbert Bailey Livesey).
9. Ottawa & Eastern Ontario (Herbert Bailey Livesey).
10. Toronto (Hilary Davidson).
11. Southwestern Ontario (Hilary Davidson).
12. North to Ontario's Lakelands & Beyond (Hilary Davidson).
13. Manitoba & Saskatchewan (Bill McRae).
14. Alberta & the Rockies (Bill McRae).
15. Vancouver (Donald Olson).
16. Victoria & British Columbia (Bill McRae & Donald Olson).
17. The Yukon, Northwest Territories & Nunavut (Bill McRae).
Appendix: Canada in Depth (Bill McRae).
Index.